I walked across the rickety boat ramp yesterday, the sun's relentless rays scorching my skin, arms loaded down with bags of gear, 7 children in front of me, and it happened. A crack in the emotional dam I've built weakened, and the tears pressed through to the other side. A side I thought was safe.
Sunglasses masked the damage, thankfully - I'm not ready to expose myself just yet, if ever. I want the kids to feel how they need to without being swayed by my silly emotion.
But enough about me. Let's hear, once again, from the troops on the ground.
FAITH:
How do you feel about saying goodbye to the kids on Wednesday?
Sad. I will miss them so much.
In what ways do you think our family has helped them this summer?
Sasha has realized he can go without smoking and they have all learned to work.
In what ways have they helped you?
My mom said it would be hard, but I didn't understand what that meant. I now realize she was right, but I have learned to deal with it.
What have you noticed about mom this summer?
She has been really busy.
What have you noticed about dad this summer?
He has been more patient and finds a way to love all of us.
What have you noticed about yourself this summer?
I have noticed that I really don't like chaos.
If you could have one wish for these kids, what would it be?
That they could live a good, successful life in Ukraine as a family.
If you could have one wish for yourself, what would it be?
Unlimited wishes.
JAXON:
How do you feel about saying goodbye to the kids on Wednesday?
SAD (great big letters)
In what ways do you think our family has helped them this summer?
We helped them like America so we can adopt them.
In what ways have they helped you?
They helped me by getting another friend.
What have you noticed about mom this summer?
She loves them.
What have you noticed about dad this summer?
He loves them.
What have you noticed about yourself this summer?
I want to adopt them a lot more than before.
If you could have one wish for these kids, what would it be?
They get adopted by us.
If you could have one wish for yourself, what would it be?
We adopt them.
MACIE:
How do you feel about saying goodbye to the kids on Wednesday?
Sad.
In what ways do you think our family has helped them this summer?
New clothes, food, Lagoon, boat, lots of other things but too many
In what ways have they helped you?
They helped me want more kids.
What have you noticed about mom this summer?
She didn't really pay as much attention to us as she did them. But that's ok.
What have you noticed about dad this summer?
He probably paid less attention on them than us. So we all get about the same attention.
What have you noticed about yourself this summer?
My temper got worse ;( EEEE!
If you could have one wish for these kids, what would it be?
To adopt them. Yes. That's what I said. HA! HA! Oh my gosh!
If you could have one wish for yourself, what would it be?
If I could start the summer over I would.
MACOY:
How do you feel about saying goodbye to the kids on Wednesday?
A little sad because we won't ever see them again probably. I do hate Alina screaming.
In what ways do you think our family has helped them this summer?
I'm just going to say, "doing work."
In what ways have they helped you?
I've had more friends.
What have you noticed about mom this summer?
That she has been mean sometimes. But she's been nice mostly and fun mostly.
What have you noticed about dad this summer?
Last night Ilona and Alina were playing with him.
What have you noticed about yourself this summer?
It's hard to love so many kids.
If you could have one wish for these kids, what would it be?
Giving them their favorite thing.
If you could have one wish for yourself, what would it be?
The best mom.
Oh my gosh, this is a lot of questions. I'm out.
Sunglasses masked the damage, thankfully - I'm not ready to expose myself just yet, if ever. I want the kids to feel how they need to without being swayed by my silly emotion.
But enough about me. Let's hear, once again, from the troops on the ground.
FAITH:
How do you feel about saying goodbye to the kids on Wednesday?
Sad. I will miss them so much.
In what ways do you think our family has helped them this summer?
Sasha has realized he can go without smoking and they have all learned to work.
In what ways have they helped you?
My mom said it would be hard, but I didn't understand what that meant. I now realize she was right, but I have learned to deal with it.
What have you noticed about mom this summer?
She has been really busy.
What have you noticed about dad this summer?
He has been more patient and finds a way to love all of us.
What have you noticed about yourself this summer?
I have noticed that I really don't like chaos.
If you could have one wish for these kids, what would it be?
That they could live a good, successful life in Ukraine as a family.
If you could have one wish for yourself, what would it be?
Unlimited wishes.
JAXON:
How do you feel about saying goodbye to the kids on Wednesday?
SAD (great big letters)
In what ways do you think our family has helped them this summer?
We helped them like America so we can adopt them.
In what ways have they helped you?
They helped me by getting another friend.
What have you noticed about mom this summer?
She loves them.
What have you noticed about dad this summer?
He loves them.
What have you noticed about yourself this summer?
I want to adopt them a lot more than before.
If you could have one wish for these kids, what would it be?
They get adopted by us.
If you could have one wish for yourself, what would it be?
We adopt them.
MACIE:
How do you feel about saying goodbye to the kids on Wednesday?
Sad.
In what ways do you think our family has helped them this summer?
New clothes, food, Lagoon, boat, lots of other things but too many
In what ways have they helped you?
They helped me want more kids.
What have you noticed about mom this summer?
She didn't really pay as much attention to us as she did them. But that's ok.
What have you noticed about dad this summer?
He probably paid less attention on them than us. So we all get about the same attention.
What have you noticed about yourself this summer?
My temper got worse ;( EEEE!
If you could have one wish for these kids, what would it be?
To adopt them. Yes. That's what I said. HA! HA! Oh my gosh!
If you could have one wish for yourself, what would it be?
If I could start the summer over I would.
MACOY:
How do you feel about saying goodbye to the kids on Wednesday?
A little sad because we won't ever see them again probably. I do hate Alina screaming.
In what ways do you think our family has helped them this summer?
I'm just going to say, "doing work."
In what ways have they helped you?
I've had more friends.
What have you noticed about mom this summer?
That she has been mean sometimes. But she's been nice mostly and fun mostly.
What have you noticed about dad this summer?
Last night Ilona and Alina were playing with him.
What have you noticed about yourself this summer?
It's hard to love so many kids.
If you could have one wish for these kids, what would it be?
Giving them their favorite thing.
If you could have one wish for yourself, what would it be?
The best mom.
Oh my gosh, this is a lot of questions. I'm out.
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